Jintyman Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 All looking very good. I think it's a cabinet that's laying broken up in between the tracks. might be as well to paint and weather it and set it in place like that, as I think it looks very realistic. Plenty of depressed PCA's there too, how many have you got? I saw an as new Castle Cement bogie tank in my local shop for £20 the other day, nearly bought it, glad I didn't as they only came out sometime much later than my layout!! Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 All looking very good.I think it's a cabinet that's laying broken up in between the tracks. might be as well to paint and weather it and set it in place like that, as I think it looks very realistic.Plenty of depressed PCA's there too, how many have you got?I saw an as new Castle Cement bogie tank in my local shop for £20 the other day, nearly bought it, glad I didn't as they only came out sometime much later than my layout!!Jinty ;-) Evening Jinty! It's a relay box that I just took out of the box and haven't made up yet! Need to make it over the next few days! I think I've got 24 PCAs and 5 bogie tanks, you should've they're a lovely model! Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very nice collection of PCA"s Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The layouts really looking good. Your stock is very nice. Im still concerned about the mainline track spacing though. The tracks still look a bit far apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 In other news the marker lights work well on 47818. I was interested to see those as I had to make new lenses to fit inside the brass sealed beams I made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking great David Thanks David! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The layouts really looking good. Your stock is very nice. Im still concerned about the mainline track spacing though. The tracks still look a bit far apart. Thanks Cav! Measured centre to centre and it's just under 60mm, which was as suggested by my dads spacing template. Something to learn from in the future! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Probably my fault! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It should be 50mm chaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Yes we know thanks Cav! Not too sure where it went wrong..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 These things happen. Still looks good though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Afternoon all, Ultimately the majority of the blame has to lie with me, I should have just measured the track before ballasting, something to learn from in future projects! I hope to ballast some of the scenic board this afternoon, just a quick pic of the ballast "plonked down": 56302 by southwichrailway, on Flickr Many thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Don't worry about it guys still looks great to me especially if you keep putting such great rolling stock on it David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Afternoon all, Ultimately the majority of the blame has to lie with me, Will You've got a chance to blame someone else, why aren't you using it And in my eyes, it does look slightly too wide, but I've only noticed it now others have mentioned it and I had to scroll back up for another look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Afternoon all, Ultimately the majority of the blame has to lie with me, I should have just measured the track before ballasting, something to learn from in future projects! I hope to ballast some of the scenic board this afternoon, just a quick pic of the ballast "plonked down": 56302 by southwichrailway, on Flickr Many thanks, Will Will, have you tried using a ballaster, like the one made by Green Scene (and others)? I bought one a little while ago. It really does speed up ballasting plain track and it does a neat job too. I wouldn't be without it now. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Will, have you tried using a ballaster, like the one made by Green Scene (and others)? I bought one a little while ago. It really does speed up ballasting plain track and it does a neat job too. I wouldn't be without it now. Cheers Dave I haven't no, I probably should have a look thanks for the suggestion! Going to order some static grass from there as well whilst I have a look! Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Evening all, Tonight I've continued with the ballasting and taken a few photos of 60018: 60018 at New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr 60018 at New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr Continued ballasting by southwichrailway, on Flickr Any feedback is much appreciated! Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I haven't no, I probably should have a look thanks for the suggestion! Going to order some static grass from there as well whilst I have a look! Thanks, Will I use Green Scene static grasses almost exclusively, with a little Anita Decor for variation. Green Scene have the most realistic colouring IMHO and I spent quite a while making up my mind which to go for. Many are just too bright and garish. There's nothing wrong with that ballasting by the way! I like my ballast pretty much level with the top of the sleeper just like you've done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Another project on the "to do list" includes a container, or possibly two, to be placed by the hillside. I've been experimenting on a few containers with a range of different techniques and overall I'm quite happy with the results for my first ever attempt at weathering. Whilst up close it isn't particularly easy on the eye, from the edge of the layout it looks quite good. I've ordered a C Line kit which should be here over the next few days to definitely use on the layout. Any feedback or tips are much appreciated! Experimental container weathering by southwichrailway, on Flickr Experimental container weathering by southwichrailway, on Flickr Experimental container weathering by southwichrailway, on Flickr Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 container looks great mate, really like how you can make out where the old logo used to be, very realistic feature! Weathering on it looks great too - keep up the good work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Evening all! Thanks WCML I was pleasantly surprised with the way it turned out! Tonight I have continued with the container weathering but no real photos to show from it. I've also got out 60091 and given it a little spin out on New Southwich: 60091 passes New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr 60091 passes New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr 60091 passes New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr 60091 passes New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr 60018 leaves New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr Any feedback is much appreciated! Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Evening all, Tonight I've done a little more work on the containers, painting a second coat on the China Shipping container patch work and washes of black over the grey ex Maersk one and the green China Shipping. I've also taken more photos of the ballasting. 47818 by southwichrailway, on Flickr 47818 by southwichrailway, on Flickr "No fly tipping" by southwichrailway, on Flickr "No fly tipping" by southwichrailway, on Flickr "No fly tipping" by southwichrailway, on Flickr Ballasting at New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr 66135 at New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr Any feedback is much appreciated! Thanks, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The containers look great Will. Plenty of 60's on there too. a bit new for me, but I like the tug in TTG with the 3 beasts on it!!! Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 More great pictures David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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